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Old Tip Powers Homes With Giant Battery
17 Aug
Summary
- A large battery at Belrose tip will power 1500 homes.
- NSW offers subsidies for businesses to install batteries.
- Nationwide household battery count surpassed half a million.
A former landfill site in Belrose, NSW, is being repurposed to host a large-scale battery system capable of powering 1500 homes during peak demand. This development is part of a larger push by the NSW government to increase battery storage, which is vital for the stability of a renewable energy grid.
As of 2026-08-17T06:26:21+00:00, over half a million households across Australia have installed home batteries, with NSW accounting for a significant portion of these installations. The state government is actively promoting battery adoption among businesses by offering subsidies ranging from 20% to 40% for installations.
The Belrose battery project, a $20 million, 12-megawatt system with a 24 MWh capacity, will store surplus energy from the grid and release it during periods of high demand. This "missing middle" project, between household and large-scale installations, highlights the potential for similar repurposing of numerous sites nationwide.
This initiative complements existing federal incentives for rooftop solar on commercial buildings. The NSW subsidy program, available from September 1, aims to encourage businesses and apartment buildings to invest in battery storage, ultimately helping to reduce power bills and meet state energy goals.
